Cardinal Gibbons QB Peyton Bender commits to Washington State

Bender committed to Washington State Saturday on an unofficial visit to Pullman. The Cougars offered him — it was his first extended scholarship — on Friday.

Bender fits the Wazzu coach Mike Leach's Air Raid offense perfectly, having worked in a similar spread offense at Cardinal Gibbons. Bender has helped make three Cardinal Gibbons wide receivers earn the label high Division-1 interest.

Bender did not have any rankings from the major scouting websites, but he was in the Sun Sentinel Top 50 in the Class of 2014. Bender said he was talking to West Virginia, East Carolina, Marshall and Kentucky coaches, but none had extended offers to him.

Upon visiting Washington State, Bender said he knew he had the right fit.

In a text message to the Sun Sentinel, Bender said: "I'm really excited for the opportunity [at Washington State.]"